Catherine

As I lie here inside this tomb

My soul, with thoughts of you, consumed,

This life of mine has found its end

But would I do it all again?

Two weeks ago my love, we smiled

And talked about our future child

But now today, those dreams are gone

Our lovely child never born...

If some soul, 3 years ago

Had come to me, and said they know

That by loving you I would die

Would I still, or have passed you by?

My response years ago seems clear

I should have run from you in fear

But as I lie, apart from you...

I know I'd sing a different tune

Some people live their whole lives through

And never find someone like you

Who would love them with all their heart

And swear to God to never part

My only wish, inside this tomb

Is that I'd found your love more soon

And with that love more time spend,

Before I met my sudden end

More times to look upon your face

And feel the warmth of your embrace

Another day to wipe your tears

And run my hands through your hair

But my love, I don't despair

Surrounded by this rancid air

I pray that you forget me not

But, in your heart save a spot

Because my love, we'll meet again

I know not where, or even when...

But I look forward to that day

When in your arms I'll always stay.

So when that question comes up again

Would I have loved you or been your friend?

And if to do again, I could?

Yes my love, I would....I would.

[29th July 2008 - published in the Daily Observer  September 15th 2008]